CHEDGES (chedges@sct.robins.af.mil) wrote:> Star Trek is an element of the imagination industry. While it> mmay ask social questions and > explore humanity, it's primary purpose is to entertain.

The purpose of something does not determine the way
people/society may deal with it. While I am not a "Trekkie", I have
dealt with devoted Trekkies and I would challenge you to tell them
that "Trek" is mere entertainment. Look at the conventions... There
is more to Trek than Hollywood.